City Seeks Feedback on Proposed Updates to Home Occupation Regulations
October 22, 2025
The City of Buena Vista is reviewing updates to its Home Occupation regulations — rules that outline how businesses can operate from a residence within city limits. A draft version […]
Seating Plaza Underway
October 21, 2025
Fall 2025 With Magnolia Square officially named, the mural completed, and the stage cover roof in place, the project has entered its next phase of construction—the corner seating plaza and […]
Window for 2026 Tourism Event Sponsorship opens October 17
October 14, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2025 LEXINGTON, Va. (October 14, 2025) — The application system for the Rockbridge Area Tourism Event Sponsorship Opportunity opens Friday, October 17, 2025. The Rockbridge […]
2025 Leaf Collection
October 9, 2025
2025 leaf collection in the City of Buena Vista will begin on October 27, 2025. Leaves should be placed adjacent to the curb or pavement prior to 7:00am on Monday […]
Buena Vista Façade Improvement Grant Program – Application Now Open
September 9, 2025
Buena Vista, VA (September 2025) – The City of Buena Vista is pleased to announce details for the FY2026 Façade Improvement Grant Program (FIGP). This program is designed to help […]
Community Garden to Host Timber Frame Pavilion Build This Fall
August 22, 2025
The Buena Vista Community Garden, an independent non-profit 501(c)(3), will soon add a new pavilion to its space at 1704 Magnolia Avenue. The project is being carried out by the […]
Main Street Buena Vista Launches Connect BV: A Three Part Downtown Celebration Series
August 21, 2025
Media Contact: Jen CarpenterMain Street Buena Vistacontact@mainstreetbuenavista.org435-760-0491 For Immediate Release Buena Vista, VA – Downtown Buena Vista is experiencing a remarkable transformation. Once a quiet corridor, the heart of the […]
Help Shape the Future of Regional Tourism: Take the Community Survey Today
July 23, 2025
Rockbridge Area Tourism—which serves Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County—is developing a new Tourism Strategic Plan to guide how our region promotes travel, supports local businesses, and enhances the experience for both visitors […]
City of Buena Vista Releases Bontex Reuse Study, Lays Foundation for Major Redevelopment
June 26, 2025
The City of Buena Vista has completed a major milestone in reimagining the future of the Bontex site, a long-vacant industrial property that sits at a key gateway into the […]
“Magnolia Square” Mural Unveiling
May 22, 2025
May 2025 After a citywide vote, Magnolia Square emerged as the favorite among the three finalists–Green Valley Junction, Magnolia Square and Picadilly Commons. The name grew from ideas rooted in […]